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What you actually need for college move in
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Kenzie M.
What you actually need coming from someone who just moved in and overpacked
Sections
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Bedding
 
Desk
 
Bedside
 
Cleaning
 
Miscellaneous

Bedding

My bed is so comfy I never want to go home

 
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3 inch minimum is needed especially if your back always hurts like me
RECCI 3 Inch Queen Memory Foam Topper
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I LOVE THIS GUY, its not a need but I love my weighted plushie
Cheetah Weighted Plush Kids' Throw Pillow Black and White - Pillowfort
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I use this exact set they are so comfy and I needed the full size sets so the sheets can get around the matress topper
Green Bedspreads Full
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love a good memory foam pillow
Memory Foam Pillow
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Saves my hair from that dorm water
Satin Pillowcase
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these are great for my afterclass naps
Throw Blanket
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I have my bed lofted so this was a need for me, not as much if you have your bed lower
Bedside tray
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I love this because i keep a lot of storage under my bed and it keeps it out of sight
Bed Skirt
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Not a need, but stops my pillows from always falling behind my bed
Wedge Pillow
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Desk

General desk needs including makeup and storage

 
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I get sick all the time especially in the colder months so this was needed for me
Levoit: Air purifiers and filters
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i love this fan for my desk especially when it gets hot
BESKAR USB Clip on Portable Small Fan
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This kind of mirror saved me when I couldn't turn on the light but I needed my makeup done
Light up mirror
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This is a need, I don't get many outlets in my dorm so I need to make the most of what I got
Outlet Tower
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these lamps are the best especially with how bad dorm lighting can be
Desk Lamp
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I love my desk organizers for all my pens and highlighters
Desk Organizer
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This was a need with the amount of makeup I brought with me
Makeup Organizer
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Not a need but it is nice to put my laptop on
Desk mat
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Bedside

This is what I keep on my bedside

 
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this is a need, I do not trust the water here
Pitcher Water Filters
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I use mine to get into my bed and I store all my medication in it as well
Ottomans & Storage Ottomans
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My college provided these but if not provided you will need one of these
Mini Fridge With Freezer
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this was a need because the hardwood floor got cold at night
Small Bedroom Rugs
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perfect for walking around the res halls
Slippers
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this is amazing I use it to make my ramen
Original Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker w/ Lid
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Wheels are needed, easy to roll right to the washers and dryers
Laundry Baskets On Wheels
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This was an absolute need for me, I have it on all the time probably my favorite purchase for my dorm
Woozoo Fan
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perfect for keeping the dorm dirt free
Small Shoe Rack
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I use this as my bedside table it is really good for storage
Pink three tiered cart
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these are really good for the dorm and won't break
FOODLE Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set for 4
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Cleaning

What I use to clean in and around my dorm

 
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The vacuum I use, perfect and cheap and works great for the small area
Bissell Featherweight Stick Bagless Vacuum
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perfect for mopping the dorm, not a big mess to set up
Swiffer
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MY HOLY GRAIL I don't know what I would do without this sponge
Scrub Mommy
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I love this for carrying my dishes to the sink
Dish tub
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I have lots of cups and water bottles and this was a need
Water bottle Cleaning set
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Miscellaneous

Some stuff that I think of but can't think of a category for it

 
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These were a need for me, not only did I need them for the closet provided the velvet holds my clothes onto the hangers
Velvet Hangers
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I have lots lots lots of storage and I use these for under my bed to hold extra clothing, snacks, and decorations
Storage containers
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You need a good pair of headphones for college I use these exact ones because the quality for the price is insane
Tozo Headphones
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I needed a reliable water bottle for college and I've been using my owala for at least a year and a half now
A reliable waterbottle
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Shower caddys are needed to bring all your shower supplies to the bathroom, I use this one because it doesn't grow mold
Shower caddy
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For anything mounted on the walls this is great to use, it doesn't hurt the walls are its clear
Mounting tape
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this is also needed if you want to hang anything on the wall. This is super strong and i use it almost everywhere in my dorm
Mounting putty
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